Housing Association Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30am-4.30pm. Following a 6-month probation, the opportunity to work 2 days from home (Hybrid) will become available. There is flexibility to start between 7am and 10am on office-based days that are not team days, with hours adjusted accordingly.

Initially - 26 days leave + Bank holidays + Birthday off. Rising to 31 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday with additional service. 9% Pension contribution scheme. The best in training, upskilling and self-development. Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent. Critical Illness cover. Permanent position from day one. Employee Assistance Programme. Private Medical Healthcare for you, your spouse and children following probation. Staff social events.

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Housing Collaboration Manager for our client who specialise in procurement & new build solutions for social housing organisations based in Newcastle. Our client works with a wide range of housing providers and public sector organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This role would suit someone who has worked within housing associations with a background centring around asset management, sustainability, repairs, maintenance management, project management, etc.

• Delivering in conjunction with the Head of Collaboration key partnership and collaboration projects engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding the business operating model to deliver key business objectives and promotion through undertaking research and analysis of data information.
• Project report writing at all stages of the process to be professional and to a high standard of cognisance.
• Complete detailed research from which concise analysis of the content is summarised for ease of understanding and future use.
• This role operates predominantly within the social housing sector, working in partnership with housing association asset investment teams and contractors/suppliers to design and deliver collaborative models that unlock financial efficiencies, enhance sector capability and generate measurable value.
• Representing professionally while ensuring Brand Values are fully embraced.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks on a project by project basis.
• Producing detailed Project Plans providing clear delivery timelines.
• Understanding the aims and objectives of each project ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Conducting research and data analysis for project initiatives.
• Leading on the delivery of project tasks to support the building of strong corporate partnerships.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post-holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Ability to thoroughly research topics and to provide effective analysis of findings. Possess high levels of commercial acumen. Full understanding of standard IT packages including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Flexible, resourceful and efficient. Advanced Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Awareness of sustainability/energy efficiency regulations in social housing. Experience of working within a commercial environment delivering project outcomes. Experience working with housing associations, local authorities or within the social housing sector.